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Philadelphia, PA - Terrible news: you are going to die. Great news: There is a lot of yummy Philly food to devour before you do. Only do us a favor and do not consume everything on the Philadelphia foodie bucket list at the same time.

Hoagies – Outside of the 215/267/484/445 area codes, these sandwiches often go by “subs” or “heroes.” Philly’s hoagie game is serious: The bread has to be just right—slightly crunchy on the outside yet soft enough to allow bites through to deli meat, cheese and toppings. South Philly spots such as Chickie’s Italian Deli and Cosmi’s Deli are classic; places like Primo Hoagies are reliably omnipresent. Chickie’s, 1014 Federal Street, (215) 462-8040, chickiesdeli.com, Cosmi’s, 1501 S. 8th Street, (215) 468-6093, cosmideli.com, Primo, various locations, primohoagies.com See.. Philadelphia's Hoagie Guide

Roast Pork – The Philly sandwich many locals consider to be the real hometown favorite consists of a quality long Italian roll, savory sliced pork, provolone cheese and broccoli rabe or garlicky spinach. Some people add long hots (peppers) for even more flavor. Two popular places people go for roast pork are the Reading Terminal Market’s Tommy DiNic’s and John’s Roast Pork, on the edge of South Philadelphia’s Pennsport neighborhood. DiNic’s, 12th & Arch Streets, (215) 923-6175, tommydinics.com; John’s, 14 Snyder Avenue, (215) 463-1951, johnsroastpork.com See.. Philly's Best Roast Pork Sandwiches

Soft Pretzels – Early German settlers introduced this doughy delight. In the morning, locals can dip pretzels into cream cheese; typically, mustard is the condiment of choice. Soft pretzels are standard fare at food carts, and often sourced at South Philly’s Center City Pretzel Co. and throughout the region at Philly Pretzel Factory franchises. Center City, 816 Washington Avenue, (215) 463-5664, centercitypretzel.com, Pretzel Factory, phillypretzelfactory.com